Inverell Crime Index

10

(100 is safest)

Safer than 10% of most Australia suburbs

Inverell Crime Map

Inverell crime map

Inverell Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Inverell.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Inverell
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1988, up 32% from 1503 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Inverell is in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning 90% of NSW suburbs are safer than Inverell and 10% of suburbs are more dangerous than Inverell.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 34% (66 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 23% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (44 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 48% (120 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 164% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 4% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Inverell: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Inverell are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 10% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Inverell are higher than approximately 90% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 9 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Inverell’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Inverell. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Inverell Crime rate for crimes against the person is 4239 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Inverell was 1 in 23. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Inverell is 1 in 18, with a rate of 5286 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Inverell Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person5104239
Property and deception offences6365286
Drug offences119989
Public order and security offences1681396
Justice procedures offences2632186
Other offences2922427
Total198816524

Inverell Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 23

In Inverell

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Inverell vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Inverell vs NSW

Inverell population: 12031

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide272171
Assault261628642169770
Sexual offences4914650407179
Robbery217601722
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion112782
Intimidation, stalking and harassment188409101563501
Other offences against the person718835823

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Inverell crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder18
Sexual assault25208
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences24199
Domestic violence related assault1561297
Non-domestic violence related assault88731

Inverell Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 18

In Inverell

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Inverell vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Inverell vs NSW, Australia

Inverell population: 12031

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft37118002830842204
Burglary/Break and Enter11024967914306
Arson637605046
Malicious damage to property149491361238602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Inverell crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft29241
Steal from motor vehicle77640
Steal from retail store96798
Break and enter dwelling68565
Break and enter non-dwelling42349

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Inverell vs NSW

Drug Offences: Inverell vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession963403279841667
Drug dealing and trafficking46293337705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs41116331366
Other drug offences15584112572

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Inverell vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct10817321898212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences6014664499179.54

Inverell Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Inverell vs NSW

Inverell Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Inverell in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 1 murders in Inverell in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 2.

What’s the most common crime in Inverell?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Inverell is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Inverell?

The overall crime rate in Inverell, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 16524 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Inverell a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Inverell total crime rate in 2021 was 16524. This means it’s 10% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Inverell has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Inverell safe at night?

40% of crimes in Inverell occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Inverell at night.

Total Crime Stats of Inverell

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder01
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder01
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police617
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault125156
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault6488
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault2125
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1973
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery6824
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion11
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment174188
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person67
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1129
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3977
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store3596
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods714
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling4038
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person64
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud6873
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences4440
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling5468
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling12142
Property and deception offencesArsonArson116
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property143149
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis6649
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1230
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy53
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs512
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines432
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy30
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis54
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences1115
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass3947
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct2229
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language1118
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent1714
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences4460
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences817
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences14
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences90271
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order8789
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions117148
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer2120
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures66

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney